WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE
At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Library Board recognized the contributions of donors and grantors to the library system during the second half of 2013.
The library system receives monetary and in-kind donations throughout the year that assist in providing services and materials. These donations are greatly appreciated by library staff. The list reviewed by the board includes the names of donors and grantors from July 1 through Dec. 31 and totaled $270,455 plus in-kind support.
A check presentation was also made by the Friends of Washoe County Library to Library Director Arnie Maurins in the amount of $100,000 in support of library materials, technology, programs, marketing and staff training.
“We are very grateful for the support we receive from individuals, the business community and local foundations, all of which strengthen library services to our community”, said Maurins. “We are especially thankful for the generosity and hard work of the Friends of Washoe County Library. Their annual contribution allows for free programming and much needed technology updates to our branches.”
For more information about supporting the library, please visit the library’s website at www.washoecountylibrary.us or contact Jennifer Oliver at 327-8360.
